I had my first taste of Nino Franco Rustico about a dozen years ago. I was in Tucson, Arizona where I was to take part in my distributor's trade tasting. As you might expect, the weather was sunny and hot. All of the winemakers in attendance were met at the doors of the tasting with a 375ml bottle of Rustico with a straw in it.
That experience remains one of the best examples of the perfect wine being served for an occasion. And Nino Franco Rustico remains my favorite Prosecco.
These days I count myself lucky to now be selling Nino Franco in Minnesota. It's a treat to introduce Rustico to those who have never tried it. The quality of the wine speaks for itself. And, for the price, it remains one of the best deals in sparkling wine anywhere in the world. And don't just take my word for it...take two others.
Recently Nino Franco Rustico received 'thumbs up' from both the Wall Street Journal and Robert Parker. In the Journal, wine writer Lettie Teague hosted a tasting of Proseccos. Of the dozen or so tasted, Teague and her tasting panel chose Rustico as their favorite. Here's the review:
"Nino Franco
Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, $15
Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, $15
This clean, bright, fairly light-bodied and very dry Prosecco is elegance in a glass. It's as close to Champagne—at this price—as Prosecco will get. A unanimous favorite."
Praise indeed. And here's what Parker said:
Can it get any better? Well, actually it can. Our partners at Vin Divino (importers of Nino Franco) have graciously provided us with the means to drastically reduce the price for this tasty Prosecco...making a great deal even better! We would love to introduce you to what is without question the best Prosecco out there. Please ask your QWS rep to pop a cork for you today!
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Praise indeed. And here's what Parker said:
"Chalky, mineral notes emerge from Franco's NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rustico. This focused, taut Prosecco reveals notable character in its vibrant, energetic fruit with wonderful purity and balance. Rustico is a very serious wine for the money. 89 Points."
Can it get any better? Well, actually it can. Our partners at Vin Divino (importers of Nino Franco) have graciously provided us with the means to drastically reduce the price for this tasty Prosecco...making a great deal even better! We would love to introduce you to what is without question the best Prosecco out there. Please ask your QWS rep to pop a cork for you today!
Item # 58574
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